Long Coat

2009•1h 3m

Drama

Following the story of a genocide survivor as well as son of a killer, the film revolves around the meaning of an old coat and its symbolic value for the young boy’s dramatic past. (African Film Festival, New York)

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Cast

Edouard Bamporiki

Rugamba

Ruth Nirere

Claire

Drocella Nyirabagande

Herena

Fidele Fatisuka

Petero

Kennedy Mazimpaka

Yakobo

Jimmy Gatete

Shyaka

Vincent Gakwaya

Manzi

Man Martin

Kamanzi

Fidele Kanamugire

Afande

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